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title: "Supply Chain Notice : WAT0070-03 Removeable Keel Supports at Portsmouth Naval Base"
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# Supply Chain Notice : WAT0070-03 Removeable Keel Supports at Portsmouth Naval Base

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c954d187-c56c-4d15-b686-972d902f31b3

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has issued a tender titled "Supply Chain Notice: WAT0070-03 Removeable Keel Supports at Portsmouth Naval Base" for dry-docking services. The procurement method is a selective procedure with a value of £2,500,000. The tender period ends on 22nd May 2024, with a contract period starting on 1st September 2024 and ending on 31st December 2025. Potential suppliers must express interest by 8th May 2024, with the ITT published in June 2024 and construction commencing in September 2024 in Portsmouth, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity presents a significant project at HM Naval Base Portsmouth for the design, build, and commission of a hull/keel support system for Royal Navy vessels. Businesses with experience in maritime docking solutions, naval architecture design, and project management are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in infrastructure asset management, maritime manufacturing, and quality assurance are particularly encouraged to engage. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to contribute to a modern and enduring change in the Portsmouth Naval Base infrastructure, aligning with regulatory standards and project deadlines to deliver a valuable asset for the Royal Navy's fleet support.

## Notice

Please see attached file. Additional information: Additional text: If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Paul Homshaw - at Supply Chain Waterfront- scwaterfront@kbsmaritime.com to express interest quoting EOI- WAT0070-03 Removeable Keel Supports at Portsmouth Naval Base Once the notice has closed, suppliers will be invited to Pre-Qualify and/or Invited to Tender. Open or restricted tender procedure will be dependent on the number of expressions of interest received. A Non-Disclosure Agreement will also be required, prior to participating in a Pre Qualification and/or Invitation to Tender. KBS publish opportunities via the EU Supply Platform. As a supplier, you will need to have a registered account on EU Supply to be able to access opportunities, download documents and submit responses to Tenders. If you are not already registered, please go to UK (eu-supply.com) and click 'New Supplier Registration' and follow the simple and free registering process. EU Supply post KBS opportunities to both Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. You can register on Find a Tender by following this link Find a Tender (find-tender.service.gov.uk) and clicking 'Register' and following the steps required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1db89d27-aeb5-4715-a1e7-ab079d7bc4e0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 3NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50246100 - Dry-docking services

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2024 at 07:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1db89d27-aeb5-4715-a1e7-ab079d7bc4e0
- 18 Apr 2024 at 10:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1db89d27-aeb5-4715-a1e7-ab079d7bc4e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1db89d27-aeb5-4715-a1e7-ab079d7bc4e0
  19th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a36989a5-8836-417b-b1af-7f66b03d3afa
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1dcfe51-6095-491c-b203-2a546545e3ce
  n/a

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